rest

US /rɛst/

UK /rest/

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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
Bill was so tired that he decided to take a rest after the lectures
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To stop working or avoid activity to recover
During the hike, Lucy sat down on a bench to rest
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)(Of dead person) to lie in a grave
My grandfather will rest in the graveyard on Main Street
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To lean, support or place something against
Let’s rest our bicycles against the tree for a moment
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To not be tired because you had enough sleep
Bill was so tired that he needed to rest after the lectures
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)State in which there is a lack of motion
Sandy you need a rest this afternoon, go lie down
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Part of something remaining after some was used
Kelly wanted to eat the rest of the birthday cake
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A thing used for support.
Use a wrist rest to avoid strain while typing.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)An interval of silence in a piece of music.
The music included several rests.
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To place or lay something so that it is supported by something else.
She rested her head on the pillow.
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To remain or be left.
The responsibility rests with you.

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